ASM handbook [metals handbook] : volume 11 : failure analysis and prevention

Volume 11 covers the general engineering aspects of failure prevention and fundamental root causes, materials selection, and the role of design reviews in failure prevention and analysis. Includes failures related to metals manufacturing operations, and the increasingly important role of life assessment methods in failure prevention Failure analysis proves, principles, practices, tools, and techniques used to perform and evaluate failure analysis work and the causes, mechanisms, appearances, and prevention methodology for the four classic types of failure. Intended for students and practitioners at all levels of experience, this hefty volume focuses on the root causes of failures and provides a framework for understanding their occurrence. It discusses the various aspects of failure and failure prevention, the methods of structural life assessment, and the principles, techniques, and tools of failure analysis. Also, specific sections address in detail the types of failures, including those related to corrosion, fractures, and wear. The Handbook Committee includes representatives of government and industry. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR v. 1. Properties and selection irons, steels, and high-performance alloys v. 2. Properties and selection nonferrous alloys and special-purpose materials v. 3. Alloy phase diagrams v. 4. Heat treating v. 5. Surface engineering v. 6. Welding, brazing, and soldering v. 7. Powder metal technologies and applications v. 8. Mechanical testing and evaluation v. 11. Failure analysis and prevention v. 13A Corrosion: fundamentals, testing, and protection v. 19. Fatigue and fracture v. 20. Materials selection and design v. 21. Composites. These volumes cover the properties, processing, and applications of metals and nonmetallic engineering materials. They are designed to provide the authoritative information and data necessary for the appropriate selection of materials to meet critical design and performance criteria